Cavities and Cancer

In a study looking at several hundred patients, researchers
found that those with more cavities had fewer cancer diagnoses.
Correlation doesn’t prove causation, but the findings raise
intriguing questions about how microorganisms linked with tooth
decay may affect the onset of head and neck cancers.

Injectable Crystals

Shooting brightly shining crystals into the bloodstream may be
how doctors of the future conduct deep-tissue imaging. A
three-month study found the crystals, called silicon quantum dots,
to be safe in monkeys, bringing the technology a step closer to a
clinic near you.

Who’s Leading It: An international research team
including UB engineering, chemistry, physics and medical
researchers.

Turncoat Bacteria

Pneumonia-causing germs often colonize our noses without harm.
So what triggers these peaceful bacteria to go bad? One answer: The
flu! When microbiologists infected germ-carrying mice with
influenza or exposed them to flu-like conditions, the bacteria fled
their surroundings and turned virulent.